Pros
- Staff discounts are very generous which is useful if you enjoy traveling and outdoor activities. - Fantastic work life balance. You are not expected to work weekends or long hours. - Job was pretty easy and cruisey. They don't demand much of you so there's very little stress. - Casual dress policy in head office (though sometimes this can be too casual - we're talking ripped jeans and thongs!) - Executive staff were very approachable and the CEO is personable. - Generally friendly and supportive co-workers. - Dual-office operation in Melbourne and Christchurch means you occasionally get to travel.
Cons
- Salaries are way below market-rate, which is demotivating considering how large the published executive salaries were - They've really cut costs and budgets, and consequently there hasn't been any pay increases (even CPI increases) in over two years. The company isn't doing so well so I expect further cost cutting and job losses. - Staff morale has gone downhill over the last 12-24 months. Kathmandu used to have a fantastic culture - one of the best I've ever witnessed - but the general environment has changed dramatically and it is no longer enjoyable to work there. - Staff turnover is high in head office (65% in less than two years) and people are dropping off like flies. There was one resignation announced every week in the last few months I was there which speaks volumes. Also, there was a recruitment freeze and HR had not staff retention strategies which further indicates the company isn't doing so well. - There's no staff development or career progression opportunities. I spoke to management about this and they even agreed with me. - It's a pretty small organisation so at times they can lack professionalism and strategy in what they do.